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S.F. County Civic Center Secondary

727 Golden Gate Ave., San Francisco, CA, 94102

About S.F. County Civic Center Secondary

The S.F. County Civic Center Secondary school is a public alternative school in San Francisco, California. It serves grades 9 through 12 and is part of the San Francisco County Office of Education. The school is known for being one of the best because it is dedicated to giving each student a unique learning experience that meets their needs. A total of 94% of students are minorities, and 76% of them are economically disadvantaged. The school makes sure that students make progress in school by focusing on credit recovery and personalized instruction. The academic data shows that 15% of students are good at math and 35% are good at reading. The amount of money spent on each student is important because it makes sure they have access to important resources and mentors. The school is in a city where the median home price is high, and it provides an important community service by being flexible and welcoming to everyone. S.F. County Civic Center Secondary is one of the best schools because it focuses on social-emotional growth and promises to help students get their secondary diplomas, and it is one of the best high school in California.

S.F. County Civic Center Secondary Contact Information

Address

727 Golden Gate Ave., San Francisco, CA, 94102

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Phone

(415) 241-3000

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 15%
Reading 35%
State average proficiency is 15% in Math and 35% in Reading.
7
Full-time Teachers
7 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
50
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 5343 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at S.F. County Civic Center Secondary

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:40 AM to 2:45 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:25 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 6%
Asian 4%
Hispanic 22%
Black 54%
Two+ Races 12%
Native Am. 2%
White
6%
Asian
4%
Hispanic
22%
Black
54%
Two+ Races
12%
Native Am.
2%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 50
40%
20 Female
60%
30 Male

Student Population

50 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 7 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

15 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

San Francisco County Civic Center Secondary School is making progress toward its goal of helping students succeed by using a small classroom cohort model that combines general education with specialized counseling and social work services. The historic John Swett building on campus recently got a big upgrade that included new utility infrastructure, classrooms, and a renovated cafeteria. Also, the school is still focusing on college and career readiness and early intervention strategies to make sure that students have a supportive learning environment. This is part of the district's budget priorities for 2025–26.

FAQ

Q1. Can students take AP classes at S.F. County Civic Center Secondary?

Ans. Yes, students can get ready for college-level work by taking Advanced Placement classes and tests.

Q2. Are there advanced classes available?

Ans. Yes, of course! Honors and AP classes at S.F. County Civic Center Secondary push students to think critically and do their best work.

Q3. How do parents find out about their child's academic progress?

Ans. The district's online portal lets students see their grades and attendance.

Q4. Do students get help with standardized tests?

Ans. Yes. Yes, of course! The school has resources to help students get ready for the SAT and ACT tests.

Q5. Does S.F. County Civic Center Secondary encourage new ideas?

Ans. Yes, project-based learning lets students think critically and come up with creative ways to solve problems.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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